5.5 Outsourcing activities
5.5.1 In cases where an operation seeking or holding certification outsourced activities to independent third parties (e.g. subcontractors for storage, transport or other outsourced activities),
the operation seeking or holding certification shall ensure that the independent third party complies with the intent and requirements of the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard.
This requirement should not apply to outsourced storage facilities where the management of the oil palm product(s) and instructions for tank movements are controlled by the organization (not the tank farm manager).